Best Small Floorstanding Speaker under $2K

I think the OP mentioned in his title heading he was searching for models under $2000. 

3zub - Yes, I know, but I am unsure of the Element series pricing.  It could be priced beyond the OP's budget.  Sorry if my post was unclear.

If your still looking I have a beautiful pair of Proac 2.5 stored in a closet.  They are near mint......

I've owned many.....for my $$ today, I would go for the Ryan Audio 610s which are under 2K

Search youtube for Ryan Audio avshowrooms

Unbelievably musical for the money

There are some superb alternatives in your price range - the best available in the approximate order would be:

1.  Pure Audio Project Open Baffle Speakers - Trio 15b (a bit above your price range, but sound as good as any speaker available no matter the price - currently available on USAudioMart).

2.  Linkwitz LXMini (if you don't mind a project and their unconventional look)

3.  Spatial Audio M4 or M3 Open Baffle Speakers

3.  Emminent Technology LFT-8b   

4.  Magnestand Magnepan MMG's (much better than stock Maggies -currently available on USAudioMart - I have the Magnestand 1.6's)

All of these are open baffle or dipole designs, which few, if any, box speakers can come close to matching.  

And... if... you can accept stand mount monitors as an alternative to floor standing speakers - you'll find the WaveTouch Audio Grand Teton's will sound as good, or better, than any of these, and rival the best speakers at any price - though they are a ported box speaker.  

Forget the "name brands," which can't match the sound of these speakers - though they may look much better, and be easier to sell.  But, if pristine sound is your primary criteria - any of the above will do very well.